R17.14/$ and rising: Rand booms amid US woes
Cape Town – The South African rand strengthened to R17.14/$ on Wednesday after weaker-than-expected US economic data raised expectations... Read more
27 Nov
Rand rigging scandal: Major banks accused of colluding to fix SA currency
Cape Town – The Competition Commission has told South Africa’s Constitutional Court that there is evidence several banks colluded... Read more
20 Aug
Fuel shock incoming! – Petrol and diesel prices to soar in July
Cape Town – South African motorists are facing fuel price hikes in July 2025, especially diesel vehicle owners. This... Read more
20 Jun
Fuel prices FALL again! – But the rand has other plans…
Cape Town – Following notable fuel price cuts in April — up to 72 cents for petrol and 86... Read more
25 Apr
Rand roars back
Cape Town – The South African rand strengthened by 1.4% on Monday, trading at R18.89 to the US dollar,... Read more
15 Apr
RECESSION LOOMS! – SA on the brink as rand crashes and markets plunge
Cape Town – The South African rand continued its sharp decline against major currencies on Monday morning, weighed down... Read more
7 Apr
Rand crashes to record low! – Hits R24.78 to British pound as markets panic
Cape Town – The South African rand weakened significantly against major currencies, hitting a record low of R24.73 per... Read more
4 Apr
Rand firms despite US tensions, Standard Bank sees it at R17.75/USD
Cape Town – The rand strengthened on Monday, gaining about 0.4% against the dollar despite escalating tensions between the... Read more
18 Mar
December fuel price projections indicate petrol down, diesel up
Cape Town — It’s good news and bad news for South African motorists in December as there are expected... Read more
15 Nov, 2024
Rand rallies to 20-month high against US dollar
Cape Town — The rand has strengthened significantly in recent weeks, reaching a 20-month high against the dollar, trading... Read more
26 Sep, 2024
